Self Care

Self care for staff is an important part of improving School Climate. View resources below, and contact the Department of School Climate and Support to learn about additional opportunities:

• Enroll in the Increasing Wellness, Decreasing Toxic Stress Schoology Course created by the Department of School Climate and Support
• Check out resources on the SPPS Wellness page, including the Sand Creek Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers up to 4 sessions per year of free, confidential assessment for short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up. 
• View external resources including the ProQOL Compassion and Fatigue Test, articles, and websites.

Children's Mental Health

In October 2017, the Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative (RCCMHC) held a premiere for their film Children's Mental Health: The Whole Story. Licensed staff can download the film and view resources on the RCCMHC website. For more information, contact Kathy Lombardi (kathy.lombardi@spps.org).